Underwriting Program Leader

Nirvana Insurance

. Develop the program’s strategy, risk appetite, underwriting guidelines and operating rhythm with senior leadership .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive underwriting expertise with a focus on specialty or commercial lines, managing large portfolios profitably while leveraging technology and data to enhance underwriting processes. Proven ability to build and lead teams, develop strategic relationships, and drive production in a dynamic market environment.

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Underwriting ExperiencePortfolio ManagementBroker Relationship ManagementP&L OwnershipTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Underwriting GuidelinesRisk EvaluationPricing RisksPortfolio Performance ReportingProduction Goal SettingData AnalysisAI Utilization in UnderwritingProgram DevelopmentNiche ExpertiseCommercial Lines Underwriting

Soft Skills

Entrepreneurial MindsetComfort with AmbiguityCollaborationStrategic ThinkingLeadership

Industry Keywords

Wholesale DistributionRetail DistributionReinsurer RelationshipsCapacity PartnersUnderwriting Discipline

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the program’s strategy, risk appetite, underwriting guidelines and operating rhythm with senior leadership
Serve as lead line underwriter, evaluating and pricing risks
Own new business and renewals
Build wholesale and retail distribution networks and set production goals
Manage brokerage relationships and represent the program in the market
Collaborate with senior leadership, engineering, product and data science to shape the platform, underwriting workflows and operating procedures
Own relationships with reinsurers and capacity partners
Be accountable for portfolio performance, reporting and renewals
Build and lead the underwriting, distribution and operations team as the program scales
Own the program’s P&L, top line and bottom line

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of underwriting experience in a specialty or commercial line
Deep expertise in a defined niche
Track record of managing a large portfolio, ideally $50M+ in premium, profitably and at scale
Clear program thesis covering target niche, profitability, timing, and data/technology advantage
Proven underwriting discipline
Experience writing underwriting guidelines and appetite
Experience building and running broker relationships that drive production
Comfortable using AI and technology to underwrite smarter and scale faster
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort with ambiguity
Nice to have: experience launching a program or new segment
Nice to have: experience working directly with reinsurers or capacity partners
Nice to have: experience leading an underwriting team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Unlimited PTO
Work from home friendly
100% employer paid healthcare plans
Up to 4% 401(k) match program
Paid time off
Parental leave
Wellness reimbursement
Work-from-home stipend
Inclusive and diverse workplace